Great Plains Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Great Plains Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Lawton, Oklahoma, enrolling about 314 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 95.05% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,376 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,128 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 314 55.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 95.05%
- First-Generation Students: 54.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 41.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 330
Great Plains Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Great Plains Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Great Plains Technology Center?
Great Plains Technology Center is located in Lawton, OK (ZIP 73505-8399).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Great Plains Technology Center public or private?
Great Plains Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Great Plains Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $7,128.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,338 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,954 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,576 |
How big is Great Plains Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 314 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 330 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Great Plains Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 95.05%.
First-year retention: 72.6%.
What do graduates of Great Plains Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $39,152 six years after entry; $42,376 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
25.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Great Plains Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Information Technology (35 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (26 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (19 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (14 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (13 completions)
- 05.1071 (13 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (12 completions)
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (11 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (11 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Great Plains Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 95.05%; median earnings $42,376 at 10 years; net price $7,128. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Great Plains Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,128
2024 Value
In 2024 Great Plains Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,128.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,512 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,128 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Great Plains Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Great Plains Technology Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Great Plains Technology Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $10,226 |
| 2014 | — | — | $9,706 |
| 2015 | — | — | $11,334 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,876 |
| 2017 | — | — | $6,821 |
| 2018 | — | — | $6,162 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,217 |
| 2020 | — | — | $6,644 |
| 2021 | — | — | $7,353 |
| 2022 | — | — | $6,771 |
| 2023 | — | — | $9,557 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Great Plains Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 314 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.9%), Black or African American (24.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.2%). About 25.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Great Plains Technology Center in 2024 is 314 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 330 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 45.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
90.10% 100% Completion Time
95.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 90.10% of students graduating from Great Plains Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Information Technology: 97% male / 3% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 74% male / 26% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Great Plains Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$42,376 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1386.25% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Great Plains Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Information Technology: 35 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 26 completions
3. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 19 completions
4. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 14 completions
5. Carpentry/Carpenter: 13 completions
6. 05.1071: 13 completions
7. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 12 completions
8. Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design: 11 completions
9. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Great Plains Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Great Plains Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Great Plains Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $46,735
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Great Plains Technology Center is a public institution located in Lawton, OK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Information Technology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Fire Science/Fire-fighting. Enrollment is approximately 314 students. Student body composition includes White (45.9%), Black or African American (24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 95.05%. Approximately 25.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Lawton, OK 73505-8399
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 95.05% graduation rate, Great Plains Technology Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Plains Technology Center located?
Great Plains Technology Center is located in Lawton, OK.
How much does Great Plains Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,128 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Great Plains Technology Center?
Great Plains Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 330 students, White (45.9%), Black or African American (24.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Great Plains Technology Center?
About 54.7% of students at Great Plains Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Great Plains Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $39,152 six years after entry and $42,376 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Great Plains Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 95.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Great Plains Technology Center public or private?
Great Plains Technology Center is a public institution located in Lawton, OK.
Is Great Plains Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Great Plains Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Great Plains Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Great Plains Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Great Plains Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Great Plains Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.2%).
Is Great Plains Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Great Plains Technology Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Lawton, Oklahoma city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.